Cavendish Update 4/27/20: As the Spigot Turns
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In quarantine, artwork kept Yvonne from going bonkers. Jane Hart
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4/27/20
1. What’s Been Happening
2. Events
We’re staying home today for those family and friends we have lost to Covid-19.
Never in my wildest dreams did I think I’d be reminding people that chugging Clorox or taking the “Tide Pod Challenge” could kill you quicker than Covid-19, but alas. I’ve done my due diligence, so please do not inject or ingest disinfectants no matter who tells you it’s okay or that it might be a good idea. Miracle Max has left the building.
Each of us has our challenges, as well as joys and gratitude’s that we face daily as we stay at home. However, step by step, inch by inch, we are moving forward.
Governor Scott turned the spigot a bit more Friday allowing crews of five or fewer people to work manufacturing, distribution and outdoor operations like small construction projections. Manufacturing can resume with a maximum of five employees if they can keep workers six-feet apart. Outdoor retail, such as greenhouses and garden centers can operate in person with no more than 10 people inside at once. But crews still have to maintain social distancing.
Farmers markets will be able to open up May 1, but there will be a focus on food distribution instead of a social gathering. Markets will have to use a pre-order, local food pickup model. Click here for full guidance from the Vermont Department of Agriculture.
Mandatory Health & Safety Requirements for all Business Operations, outlines the guideline that all businesses must follow, which are in accord with the VT Department of Health and the CDC.
Scott plans to use Fridays to “turn the spigot.,” as each component is opened, they will have a week to assess, review the data and make changes accordingly.
Comcast is coming to Tarbell Hill, Knapp Pond, East Hill Rd to Crown Point intersection, Chambers Rd, Armstrong Rd, off shoots from Knapp Pond and Norrie Davis. Cable lines are currently being installed around Knapp Pond. The goal is to have service installed by Sept. 1, in time for remote learning if it's needed this fall.
If you have had Covid-19 does it give you immunity? Unfortunately, the jury is still out, which is also the case for serology testing (the antibody test to see if you’ve had the virus). These tests are coming out largely unregulated and it’s going to be trial and error for a while. Still no effective treatment but there are a growing number of drugs being tested. So it’s no surprise, we’re going to be practicing distancing for quite some time. Might want to think about making masks to match your summer outfits.
If you can’t find TP, masks, hand sanitizer or need help with shopping, please call 226-7291 or 7292. You can also e-mail cavendishconnects@gmail.com
1. WHAT’S BEEN HAPPENING
• Black River Independent School Committee hires head of school
• Black River Good Neighbor Cancels Spring Rummage Sale: They will decide on a fall sale later this summer. In the meantime, they are not collecting donations. The Food Shelf and financial assistance are available M-F, 10-3. Please call ahead for assistance 802-228-3663.
• Chester Music Series for the summer has been cancelled.
• What the Cares Act Means for Your Student Loans
2.. UPCOMING EVENTS: Go to dgBody Works for classes that are being posted via Facebook live. Take a new one, do an old one. Stay fit and healthy.
MAY 1 : Farmer’s Markets open for the season
Staying home for Patty; Bob Kirkbride; Singletons; Dave Norton; Deb Hryckiewicz; Ludlow Ambulance Service; the Cavendish Water/Waste Water Treatment Team; Rocky and the Cavendish Transfer Station Crew; Cavendish Town Crew; Mt. Ascutney Hospital; Cavendish/Proctorsville firefighters & first responders; Mack Molding employees; Shaw’s Ludlow employees; the healthcare workers who have died of Covid-19; Black River Good Neighbors; and family and friends we have lost to Covid-19
Have a Heart -stay home or 6 feet apart wearing a cloth mask or scarf.
Stay healthy to protect yourself and Cavendish.